DIY paint job

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So I’m going to try and paint my bumper, roof and rear spoiler. Probably next month, if it turns out decent it will save me a few years not spending $4000 on paint job. Getting everything from Paint Scratch.com for $150. I’ve done spoilers and fenders before so hopefully it turns out decent. Bumper and spoiler are going to be the easiest and roof might be a pain.

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Will be watching this as I have some areas that need some paint but I am hesitant to do it myself..

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Ordered my materials even a new 5” buffer so I can clean up my over spray that I did over the years. Can’t find my other buffer, in my storage somewhere. Probably spent over $400 and will probably need more paint and clear coat.

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Got the 5” buffer today, got started on getting the spray paint off the car. Used rubbing compound works great, alot more to do. Basically the hatch, my fault with the spray paint on the spoiler. Going to take the spoiler off for fiberglass work and paint it. Hopefully get all my materials in a week or two.

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Got the hatch all done just need drivers side rear panel done. I’m going to wax the hatch tomorrow real good. Still waiting on paint and other stuff to come in, hopefully this week.

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Post photos as you go along!

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Will do , just cleaning up the paint right now, when I start painting I’ll post pics.

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Got all the spray paint off , getting some of my materials Wednesday, so might start.

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Damm monsoon season, don’t have a garage so going to have to wait on painting.

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Got the spoiler sanded down for primer. Had to hit the spots where the spray paint ran before with 100 grit, the did 600 all over and then 1500. If it’s sunny tomorrow I’ll get some primer on it. Spraying in the backyard. Went ahead and sprayed the primer on it. Going to let it dry overnight and get the imperfections out then hit it with 2000 grit. Then should be ready for base coat.

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Got the spoiler sanded, had to use 100 on the areas I missed the first time. Then 600 and then 1500 it’s nice and smooth ready for some base paint. My only problem is bugs getting into the paint. Had a few get into the primer, just sanded them out.

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Sanded out the imperfections, primed it again, sanded, ready for base coat, I’ll try and do it today then let it dry overnight and clear it tomorrow and then wet sand it with 2000 grit.

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Not going good, got the base down and showing a lot of imperfections, 3 cans of primer, 4 cans of base so far. I’ll clear it tomorrow. The light grey primer is soaking up the black paint, ordered black primer for the bumper, hopefully that comes out better. Have alot of wind too, not helping, should of just took it to the paint shop.lol

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Finished with base , going to let it dry overnight and clear it tomorrow. Here’s a pic